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There is scarce argument that law enforcement is facing unique challenges as it moves into the third decade of the 21st century.  Police departments are embracing new and unique ways to provide services to their communities

As I write this article in the shadows of The Fourth of July, these lyrics from America the Beautiful come to mind: O beautiful for heroes proved In liberating strife, Who more than self their country

Throughout my personal criminal justice career which began in 1968 as a Camden City, New Jersey, Police/Fire Alarm Operator, and known by most today as a Police Dispatcher.  Later, after college, I continued my criminal justice

In the world of law enforcement there is no denying that active-duty officers are living through very challenging times. Police and other first responder suicides continue to be on the rise. The daily impacts of the

We are informed daily of news about the effectiveness of drones in warfare. We learn how these military drones are used for reconnaissance, artillery spotting, precision strikes, and intelligence gathering. Although it seems like drones being

While conducting research for this article, I came across a photo of an impressive young NYPD Officer. It was NYPD Officer Colin Patrick Rossiter, 22 years-old, who tragically lost his life to suicide on March 2,

Since the beginning of time there has been an element of society that has fled those in authority.  History records stories from pre-Biblical times through the old West, to the “Bonnie and Clyde” Gangster days, the

Reawakening the Nation – A Special Report During nine months of travels throughout Italy, China and California (June 2023 – February 26, 2024), I remained in constant contact with American law enforcement and private security colleagues.

Beth J. SanbornSchool Safety Coordinator, Montgomery County, PA Darren K. StockerProfessor, Criminal JusticeCape Cod Community College In the worlds of education and law enforcement, the safety and security of students are paramount concerns. One of the

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThursday, January 18, 2024 WASHINGTON – The Justice Department announced today the release of a report on its critical incident review of the law enforcement response to the tragic school shooting at Robb Elementary

Preface The below off-duty firearms carry survey, though not comprehensive, provides a window into the thinking of major police agencies including American federal, county and city plus the positions of two foreign national agencies. The subject